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What physician assistants and advanced practice nurses need to know in practice to test for and diagnose sleep disorders. This presentation includes:

PSG indications and interpretation

Portable sleep apnea testing

Subjective tests for daytime sleepiness

Objective tests of daytime sleepiness

Actigraphy and sleep logs

The AASM Sleep Disorders for the Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse course provides an overview of normal sleep; common sleep disorders; diagnosing and treating sleep disorders; and billing documentation.

Date of release:

11/15/2012

Estimated time to complete:

0 hr 49 min

Learning Objectives

Review the indications of in-lab polysomnography and have a general understanding of sleep study interpretation

Identify the indications and limitation of various tests of daytime sleepiness including the MSLT, MWT and Epworth sleepiness scale; Determine which groups of patients are appropriate candidates for out of center sleep testing; and

Discuss the basic indications for actigraphy in clinical practice

Target Audience

This online learning module is intended for physician assistants and advanced practice nurses with 0-1 year of sleep medicine experience who are seeking to expand their practice to include sleep medicine.

The AASM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME is available for three years from the date of release, 11/15/2012. No CME for this program will be provided after three years unless the program is reviewed by the AASM and found current and eligible for CME.

Note: If you attended this session in person you cannot claim CME for this online learning module.

Hardware/Software Requirements: An internet connection and speakers are required to participate in this presentation.

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